Senior Index Designer (Thematic Indices)

Senior Index Structurer (Thematic Indices) you will be responsible to: 

• Drive innovation in thematic indices: Develop and identify compelling new thematic investment ideas aligned with structural trends and investor demand
• Champion thematic thought leadership: Act as a visible advocate for our thematic strategy through client content, external materials, and white papers.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to position indices with ETF issuers and investors globally
• Develop core products like our Blue-Chip & Benchmark Series with a focus on the strategic indices offering across Buy Side Institutional and Sell Side clients
• Perform day to day index design work, including data analysis, modelling and back testing, rules drafting, marketing material and operational handovers
• Research the Market to identify areas of growth across various types of tradable products
• Work with clients and partners to understand their requirements and develop customized index solutions (Thematic, ESG, Option based, others)
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding index structuring
• Act as a trusted partner to our clients – respond to client requests on rules, compositions, mechanisms, data providers etc.

Other Areas of Expertise

• Ensure consistency of internal databases, data quality checks when designing indices
• Drive operational works such as requesting ISIN codes, making data vendor announcements, liaising with the data providers (Bloomberg, Reuters and similar)
• Drive the modernization and optimization of index-related infrastructure and tools to enhance scalability and efficiency

Profile:

• Advanced Python - a must have
• Intermediate knowledge of database organization, data flows and SQL queries
• In-depth knowledge of Excel
• Working knowledge of market data sources (Bloomberg, Reuters, Factset)
• Hands-on approach and a self-starter with strong sense of ownership
• Customer-focused and commercially-driven
• English - full professional proficiency is required
• Team player with a dedication to deliver results of the highest quality

Qualifications

• Masters degree, preferably in mathematics, engineering or computer science with strong finance elements and business knowledge. Economics or finance degrees with strong quantitative elements, especially in data-related subjects and applied mathematics for portfolio management are welcome to apply also
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in indexation, portfolio construction, financial products development or trading
• Experience with portfolio construction, factor-based and risk models is a plus
• Experience with IT systems and operational processes
• Experience in sales and relationship management